War News From Europe on Movements and Fortresses
London dispatches describe French pressures in Italy and the Adriatic, with reports on fortresses captured or held, MoAVov’s fate uncertain, and Genoa possibly under Austrian control. It notes Massena defending Franche Comte frontier while Moreau retreats toward Provence and paints a broad view of continental shifts amid ongoing campaigns.
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Hambergh
Hralynd
Moavav
Genoa
Macy Powarp
Mongav
Moncav
Encrisa
Coa
Masxtra
la Cera
Sortega
Alexandria
France
Holland
Flanders
Moreau
Provence
Massena
Franche Compte
Royal Progress And Court News From Windsor To Kent
Yesterday their Majestigs set off from Windsor to Kew for breakfast then to Maidstone to view the Kent Volunteers. The King held a levee at St James's with ambassadors and nobles. Dispatches arrived from India and Lisbon. Naval reports note Cadiz reinforcements and a Mermaid voyage to the Vagus. The Queen of Prussia is said to be pregnant.
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Windsor
Kew Palace
Lord Campen
Riverhead
Kent
Mole Park
Lord Romyay
Maidstone
St. James’s Palace
Lord Motssworth
Ireland
Gore
Lord Sudley
Leicu
Bertracx
Duke of Portland
Cuaaves
Duke of Dorset
B.rete
India
Sydney Suiru
Brarxet
Cadiz
Lisbon
Ferrel
Rochfirt
Tegal
East India House
National Naval
Stoneyomith
Buona Pra
Cre
King Grergé Packet
Vescomne
Mermaid
Cape Finisterre
King George
Genereux
Malta
Toulon
Passwan Devow
Boate
Orlova
Belgrade
Paussia
Decree names Prince Regent as ruler during queen's illness
A July 1799 Lisbon day page reports a decree elevating Jose da Sousa as Prince Regent due to the queen's infirmity. It states troops are to be ready for alert and signals a red bag hoist at Belém and Cubalé, with cannon in the night to cover the transition. The document, dated July 1, 1799, authorizes governance in the queen's name to be issued in Sousa's name during her impediment.
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Covias
Belfem
Cubtlé
Rock
Bazi
Feng
Gay
Prince Raegennty
Joszex Seana DA Sousa
Verona Gift for General Reay After French Wars
Verona plans a dozen golden knives forks and spoons plus three dozen golden tea spoons as thanks to General Reay for saves against the French with victories on March 26 and 30. A pillar statue of the general will be erected in the city parade.
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Verona
Reay
Diabatter
Baden
Prince of
Prince Charles of
Sztarray
Lower Rhine
Empire
Count St Tawray
Denaneschingen
Stockholm
Sweden
North Sea
Cape Finiferre
Marstrand
Denmark
North Seas
Great Britain
Retiffon
de Gertante Confederacy
Ehrenbreittein
Helvetic
Switzerland
Manheim
Germany
Phillipsburgh
Diet
Executive Directory Report On Arm Supply July 70
The Executive Directory reports to the Council of Five Hundred about arming the levy and other forces. The Minister at War asks for rapid, decisive legislative measures and recalls that four hundred thousand stands of arms are needed and will be obtained. The memo stresses urgent action to avoid suspension of military operations.
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Reinuakn
Helvetic Republic
Dige@ory
Marine
Foreign Affairs
Robert Linover
Council of Five Hundred
War and Naval Departments
Rupert Linpet
Finance
Caen
Moranno
Vee- Diere
Paris
Corfu
Lyons
Nirov
London
St. James’s Park
Nicu
Council OF Fine Hundred
Citizens
Steves
Lacarp
Directory
Massena reports Danube army repels Rhine reconnoiter attack
Letter from Massena to the Executive Directory describes a July 16 engagement at the Rhine with a reconnoitering party. French forces repulsed the enemy with slight losses and captured 150 prisoners after the following day’s counterattack. Total French casualties numbered six. Generals Toureau and Faucexv discussed the enemy’s close mountain formations and peasant components.
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Massena
Chier
Toureau
Address to the Legislative Body on July 18
A July 18 session description details a speech by a citizen defending the Revolution and warning of Royalist threats. The speaker argues the Ex-Directory measures failed, contends a constitutional king is being debated, and condemns Royalist influence while urging vigilance against tyranny and public misuse of state offices.
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Paris
Jder
Journal Des Hommes
Libres
Grizen Barwwaen
Wickitan
Pentria
London
Reinhard
Mogimens Tergis
Rren- Harn
Helvetic Republic
Talley Rand
Fay
Republic
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London, A
Isbon
Nuremberg
Meuse
Texel
Carthagena
Mantua
Mertin
Rewpart
Reverrigre
Trekwarn
Rueece
Cakdize
Trenan
Republi
Rennes
Bear
Department of the Seine
Ernadotte
AMS
Vitory
Vicz
Executive Directory
Danube
Grenelles
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